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Melnik & Rozen Monastery Tour: Wine Tasting, History, Scenic Walk

Location Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$116.96
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Overview

Step into a world of timeless tradition, history, and natural beauty on this journey to Melnik and the Rozhen Monastery.

We begin our tour with a scenic drive through the Pirin foothills, arriving in the charming town of Melnik — officially Bulgaria’s smallest town but one of its richest in culture. Nestled among the striking Melnik sandstone pyramids, the town is famous for its preserved 18th-century architecture and red wines.

Enjoy a leisurely walking tour, visiting landmarks like the Kordopoulova House — the largest Revival-period house in the Balkans, with an ancient wine cellar carved into the rock.

After a wine tasting of local Melnik Shiroka Melnishka varieties, we set off on a short and scenic hike (about 45 minutes) through the sand cliffs to the stunning Rozhen Monastery, perched above the valley with views that stretch to Greece, You’ll explore the peaceful grounds and centuries-old frescoes.

Bulgarian lunch included. Couples and small groups benefit from reduced rate.
Melnik & Rozhen Monastery Tour: Wine, History & Scenic Walk
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee
  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Melnik
    Explore Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town with historic architecture
  • The Melnik Pyramids
    Enjoy a short hike through sandstone formations to Rozhen Monastery
  • Kordopulova House
    Visit the Kordopoulova House and its 250-year-old wine cellar
  • Rozhen Monastery
    Explore the Rozhen Monastery, a spiritual and cultural treasure
  • Villa Melnik Winery
    Train your senses like a professional wine taster at Villa Melnik. Enjoy a guided winery tour followed by a tasting of carefully selected wines combined with an interactive aroma recognition lesson. Using a professional sommelier aroma kit and the “aroma wheel,” you will learn how to identify the most common wine scents – from citrus and flowers to spices and oak. This unique experience goes beyond traditional tasting, offering both beginners and experienced wine lovers the chance to deepen their knowledge of wine’s organoleptic profile through sight, touch, and smell. Fun, educational, and memorable, this sensory journey guarantees inspiring moments, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for wine.
  • Savor authentic Bulgarian cuisine.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
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    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Melnik & Rozen Monastery Tour: Wine Tasting, History, Scenic Walk

    Location Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
    $116.96
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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